CPI grants deadline is September 30
Applications must be postmarked or received no later than September 30 to be considered for Comprehensive Plan of Inclusiveness (CPI) grants. For a copy of the new application form: http://www.nccumc.org/docs/multiandsocialmins/2006cpi.doc . Questions should be directed to Dr. Lawrence Johnson at ljohnson@nccumc.org or 1-800-849-4433, ext. 255.
UMW Annual Meeting is October 14
United Methodist Women Annual Meeting begins at 9:30 am on Saturday, October 14, in Reeves Auditorium on the Methodist College campus. For more information: http://www.gbgm-umc.org/ncconfumw/
Linking finances with biblical values for building stronger communities
Faith and Money with Ched Myers is a rare chance to learn how personal, family, or institutional money can be linked with biblical values for building stronger communities. On October 14, beginning at 9 am until 4:30 pm. at Immaculate Conception Catholic Church, Durham, educator and theologian Ched Myers will talk about "Sabbath Economics," the biblical call for all to use resources and assets so there is enough for all--otherwise known as "the kingdom" and "the beloved community." Cost of the day for materials and a meal is only $15. Ched will preach at Duke Chapel on the morning of October 15. For registration and information, please see: www.chapel.duke.edu and click on Faith and Money Conference.
Bishop's Day Apart canceled for October 17
With the cancellation of the October 17 Bishop's Day Apart, pastors and deacons are encouraged to attend the Convocation and Pastors' School at Duke University Divinity School in Durham, October 9-11.
Resource planning for families of persons with disabilities
A free workshop on resource planning for families of persons with disabilities will be held Saturday, October 21, 9 am - 12 noon, in Redhead Hall at First Presbyterian Church, 617 North Elm Street, Greensboro . This free workshop will cover Medicaid, Medicare, Social Security Disability, Trust Planning, a plan for care and issues related to providing a meaningful lifestyle for our physically or mentally disabled loved one. For more information or to register for this program, please call Maggie Turner, Congregational Nurse, at 478-4708.
Pilgrimage registration deadline is October 23
Need information and/or registration forms for Pilgrimage? If so, click on www.nccumc.org/youthministry and select Events. The registration deadline is October 23.
Living into Safe Sanctuaries Workshop with Joy Melton
Joy Melton, author of the books on safe sanctuaries and key leader in this area for the denomination, will be leading follow-up workshops on safe sanctuaries for churches having adopted a policy and begun implementation of procedures and safe practices for ministry. Workshops will be held on Friday, October 27, at Garner UMC and Saturday, October 28, at Queen St UMC in Kinston. The cost is $10 per person and pre-registration will be required (lunch is included). The registration brochure is available at: http://www.nccumc.org/childrnmin/events.htm
Centering Prayer and Outreach Retreat - October 26-29
The ecumenical 4th Day Retreat Mission Group and the Greensboro Servant Leadership School are co-sponsoring the Centering Prayer and Outreach Retreat at the St. Francis Springs retreat center in Stoneville, NC October 26-29. Cost of the three-day retreat is $185 (triple), $205 (double) or $275 (single.) There are limited slots so register soon. For registration and more information, please see: http://www.4thdayjourney.org/2006.10_info.htm or call Call 866.797.0966 and leave a message. Your call will be returned.
Partners in Wholeness: Congregations and Health Care - Seminar
A Partners in Wholeness: Congregations and Health Care Seminar will be held on October 26, 8:30 am to 3:45 pm, at Calvary United Methodist Church in Durham. Featured will be speakers on topics such as mental health in your congregation, health disparities among racial and ethnic groups, church leadership in mobilizing healthy communities, and end-of-life issues. A complete program and registration is available on line at www.nccouncilofchurches.org , by fax at 919-828-9697, or by snail mail at NCCC, 1307 Glenwood Avenue, Suite 156, Raleigh, 27605. The $20 registration fee includes the entire day's activities and lunch. Students pay $10. Please register by October 19. For questions, e-mail nccofc@nccouncilofchurches.org or phone 919-828-6501.
Work team to D'Iberville, Mississippi
Soapstone UMC is planning a work team to D'Ibervill, Mississippi, October 21-28. The team is open to anyone who would like to attend. The cost will be no more than $450, possibly less. Anyone interested should contact Susan Harrison at sharrison@soapstoneumc.org or 846-2212 ext 318.
Church and Community Grant request are due
Church and Community Grant requests are due to the Office of Missions no later than October 31 to be considered for 2007. Fax copies are acceptable if followed with a hard copy. If grants are approved, funds will normally be distributed by the end March 2007. Download the process and the appropriate request and reporting forms at: http://nccmission.org/church_and_community_grant.htm
Duke Football Youth Day is November 4 - order tickets
Duke Football is sponsoring Youth Day on Saturday, November 4th.
Game time has not yet been set, but will be announced approximately two weeks prior to the game. Church youth groups can attend the Duke and Navy game at Wallace Wade Stadium for $10 General Admission per person. There will also be an inspirational pre-game speech by former Washington Redskin, Darrell Green, beginning two hours before game time.
For ticket information visit:
http://ev6.evenue.net/cgi-bin/ncommerce3/SEGetEventInfo?ticketCode=GS%3AIBM%3AF06%3A309%3A&linkID=duke&shopperContext=&caller=&appCode= or call (919) 681-2583 or toll free 1-877-375-DUKE.
Also, while at Duke, visit Duke Chapel. For more information regarding the Duke Chapel, visit: http://www.chapel.duke.edu/home/
Mental health conference on November 7
The Conference Committee on Disability Concerns is sponsoring a Mental Health Conference for Clergy and Laity on November 7 from 10 am-3 pm at St. Mark's UMC in Raleigh. Registration is $5.00 which includes lunch. To find out more about more aboutthe conference and registration: www.nccmentalhealth.org .
Child care consultation available for rural churches
Margaret Anne Biddle, diaconal minister and long-time child care consultant with the Methodist Home for Children, is available for consultation with rural UM churches regarding child care thanks to a grant from The Duke Endowment. Laity and pastors of rural churches are invited to contact her at mbiddle@mhfc.com or 919-833-5428 if they are interested in a possible consultation.
Reverse mission team to La Esperanza Sheltered Workshop in Chile
Ten slots are available for a "journey inward - journey outward" with missionary, the Rev. Shana Harrison, April 20 - May 2, 2007. Each day will begin with communion and centering prayer. Mornings will be with the participants of the workshop. The afternoons will be filled with bible study, biblical animation, and visits to historical and contemporary sites where we might engage in considerations of justice. Evenings will be reflections of the lives of individuals in Christ as incarnational dwelling. Estimated cost will be $1250 for airfare and $500 for in-country expenses (may be some slight changes.) For more information, contact Becky Biegger in the Office of Missions, 800-849-4433 ext 256 or beckybiegger@nccumc.org
Palestine : Hardships continue in Gaza
The United Methodist Committee on Relief is working in Gaza to address the suffering from the recent war. The situation is dire. UMCOR has been working with Action by Churches Together to provide assistance to families in a program that, with appropriate funding, could expand to 6,000 - 7,000 families. This is in addition to free health clinics and educational assistance. UMCOR's funds for the Middle East are running low and currently cannot fully support these efforts. Your generosity will help provide caring assistance to more families in need. Please give to UMCOR Advance #601740, Middle East Emergency. For more information, please see: http://gbgm-umc.org/umcor/
Resources from UMCOR for spiritual care in disaster response
Spiritual Care in Disaster Response is a new collection of resources provided by UMCOR to assist congregations, families and children involved in disasters as survivors or as people who emotionally support them. For more information or to download free material: http://new.gbgm-umc.org/umcor/getconnected/resources/spiritualcare/
With help, Society of St. Andrew can address hunger in North Carolina
Contact Society of St. Andrew and ask how your church can become a "Gleaning Congregation." Gifts can be made to Society of St. Andrew through the Conference Advance Special through local church offerings by noting on gift envelope and check - Society of St. Andrew, Advance #00081. 100% of donations go to this important ministry. For more information contact: Rev. Julia Webb-Bowden at 919-683-3011 or ncglean@endhunger.org .
Help for Refugee Family
Furniture is needed to support a Burmese refugee family. Needed are a bed, mattress, kitchen table and chairs, davenport, small tables and television. A crib is needed for a two-year-old. Also, the mother is pregnant so a basinet might be useful. Contact Rev. Connie Stutts, cstutts@nccumc.org at Rhems UMC for more information or how to make donation..
